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An avocado a day can keep the unhealthy cholesterol away

Overall diets of participants in the study improved thanks to the larger intake of avocados

A helping fin: dolphin poop is helping reefs in the Maldives grow strong and resilient

Against the backdrop of massive coral die-offs all around the world, these findings are quite welcome.

UK’s public health service will use drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs

It's just a trial so far, but it could be expanded if deemed successful.

Spain and Portugal are the driest they've been in over a thousand years, due to climate change

This is one development that we'd best not ignore.

Cannabidiol found effective as post-surgery pain management without side effects

A non-addictive painkiller with no side effects could change millions of lives for the better.

This researcher says there’s a massive ozone hole over the tropics – but not everyone is convinced

Study argues it's seven times larger than hole over Antarctica, but many have doubts over its accuracy

Colony of primeval wild pigeons found hiding in plain sight in British Islands

These are the pigeons all other pigeons hail from.

India bans some single-use plastic products to tackle pollution -- but leaves many on the table

There’s still a long way to go, but it’s a first step in the nation of almost 1.4 billion people

Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave. Here’s what to expect from BA.4 and BA.5

This article focuses on Australia, but the new strains are important for the entire world.

The Halo safety system in Formula 1 was hated by fans and drivers. It's now saving lives

What's the deal with this system in Formula 1?

Dinosaurs came out of the dark cold to take over the world after Triassic mass extinction

There's still much about dinosaurs we get wrong. A new study suggests dinosaurs could withstand the freezing cold thanks to primitive feathers covering their bodies, drastically altering the popular imagery we have of them.

How freezing your poop in stool cryobanks could save you from many deadly and painful diseases

Preserved stool samples could be used to treat diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and bowel disorders.

10 Years of the Higgs Boson: how this particle is still unlocking new physics

A decade after the discovery of the Higgs boson this ellusive particle is still delivering important science.

Google says it will delete abortion clinic visits from users' history -- and it's really sad they have to do this

It's a twisted world when companies move in to protect people's rights from the state, but here we are.

As many as 10% of cancers in Europe may be caused by pollution

At no time in human history have humans lived so long, prosperously, and relatively peacefully. But that doesn’t mean that modern life is all rosy. Our modern lifestyles are largely made possible by burning copious amounts of fossil fuels to power our industries and gadgets. And that comes at a cost: pollution. There are many […]

Biologists find new carnivorous plant that traps prey underground

We've never seen a pitcher plant like this before.

Deep-sea mining? It's just not worth the risk. Momentum grows against the controversial practice

The activity is questioned for the unknown environmental impact it could have on the ocean.

Scientists may have found the origin of the dreaded Black Plague in 700-year-old cemetery in Central Asia

A centuries-old mystery may have finally been solved.

A new perspective on geology: scientists create incredibly detailed catalog of the origins of Earth's minerals

The work could help develop models of the planet's history, find new minerals,​ habitable planets, and even extraterrestrial life.

The 2022 Tonga volcano eruption was one of the largest ever recorded

A new analysis has verified that the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano in January 2022 was among the most explosive volcanic eruptions ever recorded. It was the largest volcanic eruption of the 21st century and also the largest eruption since the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa. The study, led by scientists from the […]

Think all plastics are recyclable or that biodegradable items actually work? Here's what the experts say

Plastic has become a bane to the environment, but what can we really do about it? Scientists weigh in on what works and what doesn't.

Offshore wind reaches all-time high with 21.1GW of new capacity

As the entire energy sector suffers, offshore wind readies for a "new era of growth."

Solar storms are pushing satellites toward Earth. This might get ugly

Solar activity is at its maximum now, accelerating the atmospheric drag faced by satellites by up to tenfold.

Some viruses make you tastier to mosquitoes -- but we can fight back

The sneaky viruses have a partnership with mosquitoes.

This bacteria can make jet biofuel powerful enough to launch rockets into space

Scientists have found a new promising carbon-based molecule that could be an alternative to fossil fuels in aerospace.

Two gruesome orcas are terrorizing South Africa's great white sharks, slaughtering them for their livers

Great White sharks have been making a hasty exit from one South African area. Now, scientists have found the stomach-churning reason why.

The unlikely story of neutrino research involves ultrapure water, shifting masses, and two casino-loving physicists

Did you know neutrinos have different flavors?

Japan is experiencing its worst heatwave ever

Both people and the electricity grid are suffering greatly.

What makes a Facebook clickbait title? The answer may surprise you

Long text, short headlines, and unusual punctuation can make good clickbait.

The deep, long-lasting, and sometimes bizarre symbolism of the Eye of Horus

To this day, it's one of the most important symbols from the ancient world.

What are the high seas and why should we fight to protect them?

The oceans are in trouble, especially beyond countries' jurisdictions. What can be done to help?

Underwater jars, pollen, and charcoal could show us how the Romans made wine

Wine played an important role in the history of the Roman Empire — and the Roman Empire played an important role in the history of wine. Many Romans believed you should drink wine every day, which made the drink “democratic”. Wine wasn’t just a drink for the aristocrats; it was enjoyed by craftsmen and slaves; […]

Are minor chords sad and major chords happy? Not if you live in a remote Papua New Guinea village

A new study provides compelling evidence that major chords and melodies are not universally perceived as happier than minor music.

Scientists find THC in over 60% of CBD products they tested -- and that may be a huge problem

It's like buying 0% alcohol beer at the grocery store only to find yourself positive on a breathalyzer.

This DALL-E mini AI can create original digital paintings of anything -- so why is it obsessed with women in saris?

Try DALL E mini and you'll be obsessed too.

Do sexualized video games actually contribute to misogyny and body image issues?

Objectification in video games has some people, especially parents, concerned. But research suggests this may be a non-issue.

The medical procedure that allows Rafael Nadal to compete at Wimbledon

The procedure could end up deciding who the best tennis player of all time is.

The booming space tourism industry may undo decades of ozone layer regeneration

Going to space is a fantasy many are willing to pay a lot of money to fullfill, but is the cost to the environment being factored in?

The three global agreements that could change the future of the oceans

The situation for the oceans is critical. Could these agreements provide the desperately-needed protection?

Paleontologists discover stunning 30,000-year-old woolly mammoth baby in Canada

It's, by far, the most complete and best-preserved woolly mamoth ever found in Noth America.

Volunteer scientists often do a really good job at producing usable data

We don't need to lock science in an ivory tower.

Aquaman speaks up for world’s oceans at UN conference

Momoa took his fight fight to protect the oceans in the real world.

Heart failure? That's less important than potholes, most people seem to believe

Heart failure is widely not considered in public discourse.

Robots that read human body language promise to boost productivity without taking our jobs

Body language detection marks a new paradigm shift in human-robot interactions in an industrial setting.

Exoplanets rich in Hydrogen and Helium could be habitable for billions of years

The universe just got a lot more interesting.

What we can learn from Klingon and other invented languages

NuqneH! Saluton! A linguistic anthropologist (and creator of the Kryptonian language, among others) studies the people who invent new tongues.

What the science says about abortion rights

Safe and accessible reproductive health is backed by science and doctors. Reducing women's rights doesn't help.

The dangers of debt: researchers explain how financial crises can fuel extremist political movements

The old adage goes that desperate times call for desperate measures. Although how useful or constructive an approach this is, is highly debatable, real-world data seems to indicate that difficult conditions do, indeed, push the public’s political preferences. And, in no small measure, this shift can support extremist ideas. A new study co-authored by an […]

Roe v Wade overturned: what abortion access and reproductive rights look like around the world

The US Supreme Court decision shocked the world.

Recreating faces: Czech archeologists showcase how rich Bronze-Age women from Central Europe would have looked like

The reconstruction is based on archeological and DNA data.

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